Our thanks to all who came out to support and enjoy this year's Bark in the Park. We had great weather, vendors and rescue groups, a silent auction, music and food. Did you try the chili made by our volunteer Becky? It was delicious!

For those of you who were unable to join us, we here are some of the highlights of the event....

We also had our first "Howling Contest". Thanks to all the humans and dogs who played; all dogs got a prize for participating. After some serious consideration, the winner and runner-up were determined:

BEST HOWLER - Bark in the Park 2015

LUKE

Luke and his brother Bo lost their elderly owner and were put up for adoption by Maranatha Farms in September 2013. He is about 4 years old. He has trained with Abby Bird earning his Canine Good Citizen certificate and is a Hos-Pet with Hospice of the Lowcountry. He enjoys running on the beach and swimming in the ocean by his home in Hilton Head with his human Dale. His human sister Alison is a Bluffton resident. He howls at fire truck sirens, ambulances, bagpipes and any other high-pitched sounds. His hope is to be reunited with his brother Bo who was adopted and lives in Bluffton.

Rocky is a full Parson Jack Russell with longer legs. He is 7 years old and came from Savannah to Bluffton as a puppy to live with Jennifer. His favorite activities include sunbathing, jumping, making friends (humans and dogs), cuddling and hunting squirrels.